Injury cloud hangs over Kaizer Chiefs’ lone Bafana call-up Lebohang Maboe

By Bhekizenzo Zonele

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Lebohang Maboe’s place in Bafana Bafana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is uncertain after he picked up an ankle injury.

Maboe was substituted during Chiefs’ goalless draw with Golden Arrows over the weekend after suffering what coach Mosimane described as a “niggling ankle” injury.

The midfielder has since undergone a scan to assess the severity of the injury, with Mosimane saying Bafana will not rush him back into action.

“The doctor has briefed me that we should be careful with him and give him a chance. He’s going for a scan which will tell us how far he is,” Mosimane said.

The injury is a concern for both Bafana and Chiefs, particularly given Maboe’s recent form, which earned him a call-up to the national team.

Maboe is the only Chiefs player in the Bafana squad and has been among the club’s standout performers